Over 4,000 people attended the fourth annual Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration in Monett, held on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the First United Methodist Church. Organizer Charlene Dart said there were 21 trunks this year, more than in the past, arranged in a different configuration. Because of the temperatures, visitors stayed for a shorter period, thus thinning the crowd and making parking easier. Dart said the event ran smoothly. Trunk or Treat is sponsored by Unity of Community with participation by additional businesses and community organizations, such as Crowder College and Asociaci--n Latina Imagen.
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Jessica Byrum was in safe hands between two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, otherwise known as her children: Alex, at left, and Bailey, at right.
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Visiting Monett's Trunk or Treat from Broken Arrow, Okla., was Dawn Hamm, with children Ruby and Lilly.
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Combining pop culture and nature was this trio at Monett's Trunk or Treat. Pictured, from left, are: Alexis Gilmore as Spidergirl; L.J. Pedersen at Batman; and Kaitlynne Gilmore as a butterfly.
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The Zahn family made dressing up for Trunk or Treat a group project. Carrie and Andrew Zahn are shown with children Meg, at left, Zurich, in a John Deere tractor with working lights, and Zella.
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Many visitors stopped for a picture or a hug from McGruff, the crime prevention dog, during Monett's Trunk or Treat.
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The Monett Area YMCA brought inflatables to increase the fun for visitors at the Monett Trunk or Treat.
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Wagon rides were a popular feature at the Trunk or Treat. Kevin Cloud ferried a steady stream of visitors around the acreage west of the First United Methodist Church building.
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A "Go Cubs" trunk at the Trunk or Treat, decked out in Monett purple, provided a scenic stop. Carrie Smith, at left, with assistance from her son, Aidan, handed a treat to Nevaeh George, held by Shea Findley.
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Fourth grade best friends Kenzee Arndt, at left, and Jadzia Painter, at right, made up their own characters for entries in Monett's Trunk or Treat caravan of costumes.
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The Blades family decked out as pirates for Monett's Trunk or Treat. Jesse and Amy Blades are shown with children Ethan and Lauren.
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Curves had one of the many decorated vehicles handing out treats at the Trunk or Treat. Anne Hoffman gave gifts to visitors with assistance by her daughter, Josie.
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"Farmer," one of the Bikers Against Child Abuse, handed out treats in front of a vivid sunset on Saturday at Monett's Trunk or Treat.
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For the third year, members of the Robar family and friend, Jacob King, have teamed up for a group presentation for Halloween. They appeared as characters from "The Wizard of Oz" this year, Shown, from left, are: Justine Robar as the Cowardly Lion; Mason Robar was the Scarecrow; Lexy Robar as Dorothy; and King as the Tin Man.
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The Barry-Lawrence Ambulance District and the Monett Fire Department had vehicles in line to hand out treats to visitors at Monett's Trunk or Treat.
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The Jack and Daphne Hensley family borrow a theme from sister Debbie Bird, who has Sweet's Fudge Kitchen in Eureka Springs, Ark. Theirs was a must-stop for costumed visitors at the Trunk or Treat.
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Events like Trunk or Treat are more fun in a group. Enjoying the event together, from left, were: McKenzie Renkoski, Heather Hendrickson, Nicole Patton holding Gracie Patton and Madison Renkoski, and Hayden Patton at rear.
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Monett Family Practice and Obstetrics had a vehicle dressed as a mouse and staff wearing cat whiskers for their Trunk or Treat presentation.
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Making the most of looking stunningly adorable was Brooklyn Baker, son of Paula and Owen Baker, at Monett's Trunk or Treat.
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The Trunk or Treat was a family affair for many. One of many attending were the Privett family, shown from left: Megan, Kendal, Mason, Jason and Brooklyn, at front.
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Maisy Walker tried her luck rolling a ball at one of the games at Monett's Trunk or Treat.
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Kathy Baxter, at left, accompanied her daughter, Janet, and Chris Denton to the Trunk or Treat.
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Among the trunks handing out treats was this French bakery, where Brandy Jones and Sonja Leach, at left, served, with assistance by Rena Shaw, at right.
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Stretching deep for costume ideas for the Trunk or Treat were Lea Periman, at left, as "Crazy Fan girl," and Daphne Jagears, at right, as a witch.
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Volunteers at the Trunk or Treat made a steady stream of hot dogs that brought comfort and warmth to those standing in line on a cold fall evening.
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